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Ukraine Reaffirms Territorial Integrity as Russian Advances Stall

President Selenskyj rejects external negotiations over occupied regions, while Ukrainian forces intensify counterattacks following civilian-targeted strikes.

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Die ukrainische Armee hat die Basis der russischen 448. Raketenbrigade in Kursk zerstört. Dabei kam es zu einer großen Explosion der dort gelagerten Munition. Der Angriff erfolgte als Reaktion auf den Beschuss von Sumy, bei dem 35 Menschen getötet und 119 verletzt wurden.

Overview

  • Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj reiterated that all occupied territories are integral to Ukraine, emphasizing that only Ukrainians can determine the nation's borders.
  • Ukrainian forces struck a Russian missile brigade base in Kursk after a deadly Russian rocket attack on Sumy killed 35 civilians and injured 119.
  • Reports indicate that Russia's military advances have slowed significantly, with high casualty figures, including 90,000 soldiers lost in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Contentious WWII commemorations in Germany, including in Seelower Höhen, have sparked criticism over the participation of Russian representatives, despite recommendations to exclude them.
  • Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of using WWII narratives to obscure ongoing war crimes, with the presence of Russian diplomats at commemorations viewed as politically provocative.